The Boutique Blu-ray Iceberg!

[@oneiliaswaby1579]

I really didn't know that the world of bluray collecting was so expansive

[@kyordy]

Expensive*

[@wes788411]

Radiance Films has become one of my favorite boutique labels.

[@TheJohnDoeLibraryRoom.]

Eureka Masters of Cinema was my favorite from DVD onward.

[@niccage6375]

I've always had plans to make a home video format iceberg. And part of it was the boutique labels too.

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

Thats not a bad idea

[@bobcobb3654]

Back in the day, the unrated versions of raunchy comedies or horror flicks generally came out on DVD at the same time as the theatrical cut. Lot of discs had both versions.

[@MayerClassicTheater]

13:24 I have a Blu-ray hellraiser, on the back of the slipcover there of pictures of the hellraiser movie, but all of the text information is for the 007 movie Spectre. 😆

[@willnoiles2001]

I can think of a couple boutique distributors that are missing from this "iceberg"--FilmRise (out of New York) Umbrella Entertainment and Via Vision (both out of Australia, but their releases are all Region Free), which distributes the Imprint line... There used to be a whole section of Criterion Collection titles at Barnes & Noble, but not anymore.

[@fromfilmtocode]

I think there could be some special space in the iceberg for movies that can only be found in p2p file sharing platforms, home-burned to blu-rays because there is no other way to be owned in a blu-ray format. Things like: - Workprint movie versions (AAA movies with unfinished editing that have leaked, usually missing a ton of CGI effects and have rough edit like the infamous Wolverine workprint out there). -Open-matte movie versions (AAA movies that have leaked without any letterbox borders and the full framing can be seen throughout, complete edits with effects etc, just ripped/leaked without any black areas top-bottom). - And fan edits, like the numerous Star Wars fan edit versions.

[@thomasneufeld7337]

Don’t forget Umbrella Entertainment and Gaumont! Probably near the bottom as well but they are great. Toufaan most notably put out that beautiful bluray release of Possession. I think they are related to Mondo Vision. Bfi should be higher as they are definitely one of the most notable UK companies

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

Admittedly, I have never heard of Gaumont. Learn something new every day!

[@Robin_Glader]

I wouldn't call myself a boutiqe collector but I have some, so I was supriced that I have a few movies from the second lowest tier, namely Imprint and 101 Films.

[@johnwalsh4857]

love that shot of the Brooklyn Bridge so it looks like the cover of Once upon a time in America, Classic Leone movie.

[@BrokenDarkFire]

I’m with you re: Criterion Collection. They’re basically the gateway to collecting. Anyway, today I learned I’m solidly a Tier 4 girlie. At least according to this iceberg. I recently got into manufactured-on-demand Blu-ray’s and noticed all the companies I’m looking at, most of their catalog is Hallmark Christmas movies. I’m curious if anyone knows why that’s a thing. Those movies are widely available.

[@lobesmcgee]

If A24 is on here, then so should Troma.

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

Agreed.

[@Torgo1001]

I've never heard of any of the companies in the sixth tier.

[@jaydensvhsarchive3.095]

Wait, I’m pretty sure mill creek, put out the ultraman stuff

[@johnwalsh4857]

well I have been collecting movies on DVD and Blu ray since 2000 with my first DVDs being Blade Runner, Sorcerer and Ghost in the Shell. So now 23 years later. I have about 3K movies and TV shows in my collection 75 percent DVD 25 percent blu ray. however since 2017 about 90 percent of my buys have been blu ray. and when I buy Blu rays , it has to be with an audio commentary, otherwise its probably a DVD. (depends on the price and the movie). So back then in the 2000s , teh main boutique company on the floor was Anchor Bay , the other was image. have lots of anchor bay stuff on DVD. These days the most numerous in my boutique blu ray collection are probably Kino Lorber, followed by Arrow Video, followed by in no order, Severin, Imprint, . Vinegar Syndrome, BFI i dont have much Shout, Criterion, second sight, Eureka, shameless, Twilight time, Cauldron, 101 films, cauldron, fractured visions, Indicator, warner archive,

[@frankbraswell8296]

The only thing that bothers me with all these boutique labels is when they (different labels) release the same titles. I guess the big thing now is releasing Hong Kong action films and you got Eureka, Arrow, 88 films and even Shout Factory putting out titles. Especially the Jackie Chan stuff. I mean it's great to see these classics getting the blu-ray/4K treatment - don't get me wrong, but there's so much other good stuff out there that may not even see the light of day. All those erotic thrillers that dominated the the airwaves on Cinemax (aka Skinamax, heh heh) like "Night Eyes" and "I like to Play Games" and "Mirror Images" 1 & 2! And starred those buxom lasses like Shannon Tweed, Lisa Boyle and Shannon Whirry. You think someone would put some of this stuff out rather than getting a 3rd or 4th release (I'm SLIGHTLY exaggerating) of "Heart of Dragon". I mean if "Hand of Death"(????) can get a special release why can't someone be bothered to release "Roots of Evil" or any of the "Body Chemistry" movies? Ah well...

[@swedishbrickenjoyer]

I like to stick with criterion. they consistently make great copies of great films. I dip my feet in kino lorber but thats really all.

[@pyro5683]

With 4Ks their Remaster and encoding can be a bit lacklustre same with KL. Normally if its between a Criterion 4K and another 4K release of the same movie youll be better off with the other company

[@jaydensvhsarchive3.095]

Wow, I have all of these

[@oneiliaswaby1579]

"anyways" **claps**

[@TheMonyarm]

Mill Creek did Ultraman, not Shout Factory. Shout Factory does Power Rangers, Super Sentai and Heisei/Reiwa Kamen Rider

[@matthewwilliams1187]

I wish we were friends dude

[@Fed3x_]

W video

[@MegaN0ise]

The background music is overly loud and unnecessary

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

Noted.

[@MegaN0ise]

@@OfficialCinematicTrash cool topic for a vid though and I did enjoy it

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

@@MegaN0ise Appreciate man, constructive criticism is always welcome. A lot of people told people told me the music is too overwhelming, so for the next video I'll be toning it down.

[@Motionmedia9898]

Type shiii

[@RandomPickles]

Complete waste of money if you are paying for anything other than what is on the disk. If theyadd a hundred hours of crazy rare special features on the disk, sure consider it. If you are paying ofr art and packaging, you are a sucker who deserves to be ripped off.

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

A lot of independently wealthy collectors out there will spend big money for an OOP box just to put in on the shelf and take a picture of it so to gloat on social media.

[@NecropsY1]

vinigar syndrome / arrow would be #1, scream would be teir 2, and everything else then dead last would be criterion F criterion they are trash

[@OfficialCinematicTrash]

Lol what'd criterion do to you?

[@RugbyRyan]

Bro hates good movies